Johnson, George W., Park Carousel - Endicott, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ripraff
N 42° 06.676 W 076° 03.032
18T E 413148 N 4662664
George W. Johnson Park's carousel was installed in 1934. All of the area's 6 carousels are free.
Waymark Code: WMP0PW
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 2

"Installed in 1934 and historically restored in 1994, this carousel has 36 horses, 3-abreast and 2 chariots in its original carousel pavilion. A glass enclosure was added in 1999. Situated in the heart of Endicott’s “Northside” and “Little Italy” neighborhoods, the George W. Johnson Park features swimming pools, bathhouse, picnic shelter, the “Stage at Little Italy,” ball fields and playground.
Park is open7:00am–8:30pm. Carousel is open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. "
Street address:
George W. Johnson Park
201 Oak Hill Avenue
Endicott, NY USA
13760


County / Borough / Parish: Broome

Year listed: 1992

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Art, Entertainment/Recreation, Social History

Periods of significance: 1925-1949

Historic function: Recreation And Culture Outdoor Recreation

Current function: Recreation And Culture Outdoor Recreation

Privately owned?: no

Season start / Season finish: From: 05/23/2015 To: 09/01/2015

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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